| Author | Message | ||
     Charlie Fok (Verboy) New Member Username: Verboy Post Number: 25 Registered: 03-2003 |
I am a regular guy, don't really know much about all this, so all this may sound stupid... please bear with me. It is the 51000mile Disco2, 2 days ago, the "Check engine Soon" light start blinking, non-stop. So I brought it to the dealer and had them check. It is $140 to check up and find out the "#4 cylinda spark plug wire is shorted and need to be replaced. The total bill is $280. Now, I am thinking, is there a way I can have the OBD2 reading and figure it out myself? Then, buy the wire and either replace it myself and/or find a cheaper shop to replace it? Any comment and suggestion as to how I can save some money? Warranty is over for me so I need to be prepared for future. | ||
| charles pastrano (Charles) Senior Member Username: Charles Post Number: 315 Registered: 08-2002 |
Autozone-Free All newWires from Nathan at Discount British Parts-$50 | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 990 Registered: 02-2002 |
Buy an OBD2 reader in Sears (or Pep Boys) - make sure its good for rovers. They range $50-$100 or more. Get the reading, post it here, and someone will tell you what it means or you can look it up online. | ||
| Lewis Jones (Cutter) Member Username: Cutter Post Number: 66 Registered: 10-2003 |
My DII check engine light came on at the same milage when I had just left for the east coast. It was running good so I kept going and the light went out after some miles. When I got where I was going I stopped at the dealer to have the regular service performed. I was told that the light comes on to 'remind' us to take it to the dealer for the service. There was nothing out of the ordanary. Anybody else have this happen? | ||
| Charlie Fok (Verboy) New Member Username: Verboy Post Number: 26 Registered: 03-2003 |
Ah.. Thanks.. If Autozone can do it for free, then no need to buy a reader. When the check engine light blink, I do experience power lost.... So I guess it is not just a reminder. Thanks guys..! | ||
| luis cardon (Luisc8) New Member Username: Luisc8 Post Number: 10 Registered: 10-2003 |
go with charlie or spend the money and buy your own at sutozone for 149 | ||
| Chris Browne (Chris_browne) Senior Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 420 Registered: 02-2003 |
Non blinking light = ignore Blinking = pay attention to me | ||
| Axel Haakonsen (Axel) Moderator Username: Axel Post Number: 514 Registered: 02-2003 |
If you already have a laptop, you can get an OBD2 connector and software from http://www.obd-2.com You can download an additional code file at no extra charge that will translate most of the Rover codes so that you can see what the codes mean right on your laptop. It will also allow you to clear the codes and reset the Check Engine light. I have had this software for a couple of years, and I am happy with it. - Axel | ||
| Rans (Rans) Senior Member Username: Rans Post Number: 636 Registered: 08-2002 |
Hey Axel, would you mind stopping by Philly Rovers and discuss this with us please? Thanks! | ||
| Robert Pate (Racerx) New Member Username: Racerx Post Number: 38 Registered: 08-2003 |
I got a OBDII reader at Harbor Frieght cost about $50. You can find the codes online or search the old posts here. Buy a new set of plugs and wires and change them yourself. Oh yea the OBDII reader will reset the check engine light as well. If the problem continues the light will just come back on. |
